LiontipsSlavia Prague vs Anderlecht. Europa League match prediction and bets
Command Analysis
Current form
Slavia started the Europa League with a 2-0 away win over Ludogorets. However, the Czech club results then began to noticeably decline. In the second round, there was a 1-1 home draw with Ajax, followed by a series of three defeats in a row - from Athletic and Eintracht with the same score of 0-1 and from Fenerbahce (1-2). As a result, with four points, Jindřich Trpišovský charges are only in 26th place and have not yet made it to the playoffs. At the same time, the team confidently leads the Czech championship with a gap of 10 points over its closest pursuer.
Disqualifications and injuries
There are many injured players in the Slavia squad. Thus, Vlcek, Buzek, Vorlicky, Masopust, Sevcik, Stanek, Ogungbayi will not play today.
Interesting trends for betting
- In three of the previous five matches, Slavia won in the first half
- Slavia scored more than one goal in only one of their four Europa League matches
Estimated line-up: Kinski – Holesh, Zima, Boril – Dudera, Zafeiris, Dorli, Diouf – Micez, Hory, Provod.
Current form
Anderlecht are unbeaten in the Europa League and have a good chance of finishing in the top 8. In the three opening rounds, the Belgians scored the maximum nine points, after which they drew with RFS (1:1) and Porto (2:2). With 11 points scored, David Hubert charges are in fifth place in the standings. In the Belgian championship, Anderlecht is in third place, eight points behind the leading Genk. In the last round, there was a difficult 2:1 home victory over Beerschot.
Disqualifications and injuries
Vertonghen, Sardella, Hazard, Ashimeru and Edozie will not play today due to injuries.
Interesting trends for betting
- Anderlecht have not suffered a single defeat in the Europa League
- Four of Anderlecht five Europa League matches featured an exchange of goals
Estimated line-up: Kusemans - Foke, Zanka, Simic, N'Diaye - Rits, Stroykens, Dendocker - Amuzu, Dolberg, Degreff.
Trends
Bet Anderlecht to score in the first half
Anderlecht have scored goals in the opening 45 minutes in three of their last five matches
2.34Bet Total first half under 1.5 goals
In the hosts' previous three matches, no more than one goal was scored in the first half
1.38Bet Exact score 1:1
Anderlecht have drawn with their opponents in their last two Europa League matches
7.50Tip and bets
In our opinion, bookmakers are slightly overestimating Slavia capabilities in this pair. The Czech giants are weak in the Europa League, have only scored four points, and are experiencing problems with their squad. They might be able to win at home, but it is unlikely to be by more than one goal. Anderlecht has not suffered a single defeat in the Europa League, and is certainly not inferior in class to their upcoming opponent.
Our prediction is Anderlecht victory with Asian handicap (+1.5) at odds of 1.65
Bet on total
The hosts need only a win and Slavia will obviously go forward with great force from the first minutes. The team is capable of playing for its goal with the support of the fans. At the same time, Anderlecht is distinguished by its precise implementation and has not yet left the field without a goal scored in the Europa League.
Second bet - both teams to score with odds of 1.86
Bet on corners
We expect an open attacking game today, the opponents clearly do not intend to sit in defense. Accordingly, we recommend a forecast for a total over corners.
Forecast - total over 9.5 corners with odds of 1.81
